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Aion Digital to bring conversational banking to the Middle...
Bahrain-based Aion Digital, which serves Islamic banking clients in the GCC, has partnered with New York-headquartered Kasisto to build conversational artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its platform.
Ethis closes pre-Series A round
Ethis Global, the operator of Shariah compliant crowdfunding platforms, has secured RM6.8 million (US$1.62 million) in pre-Series A funding, which it will use to diversify its offerings and expand its geographical footprint.
Ajman Bank bolsters digital payment infrastructure
sed in the UAE, has partnered with a local fintech company, Kamel Pay, to build a mobile app to offer digital financial services to businesses and individuals.
Dukhan Bank rolls out Apple Pay
Dukhan Bank has launched the Apple Pay service, allowing customers to transact contact-free using...
Salaam Takaful incorporates Takatech into new product
Salaam Takaful, formerly known as Takaful Pakistan, has launched a tech-based insurance product, signalling...
Al Salam Bank rolls out corporate banking digital platform
Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank has launched its corporate banking online platform as part of...
DDCAP hires new advisor for SEA business
UK-based DDCAP Group has appointed Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad as its new senior strategic advisor for the development of DDCAP and ETHOS AFP Treasury-focused services and also for the company's clients in Southeast Asia. Dr Mohamad, who has 38 years of exper
CIMB rolls out all-digital Islamic savings account
Malaysia's CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic Bank have launched the CIMB OctoSavers Savings Account-i,...
Silkbank expects to grow customer pool by 15% with...
Pakistan-based Silkbank, which offers Islamic banking services, has selected the Temenos Infinity digital banking...
Bank Islam launches new digital platform
Bank Islam Malaysia has launched e-Mandate, a platform for the collection of recurring payments....
Bahraini Islamic investment bank goes digital
Venture Capital Bank (VCBank), a fully-fledged Shariah investment bank, is making its move into...
Watania engages DraaS specialist
National Takaful Company (Watania) has engaged IT consultant BIOS Middle East (BIOSME) as its...
Rain eyes licenses in MENA and key Muslim markets
Rain, the Shariah compliant cryptocurrency exchange licensed in Bahrain, is looking to expand into...
DDCAP unveils ETHOSTerminal
DDCAP Group has bolstered its Shariah compliant automated trade and post trade services platform,...
MIDF forays into Islamic fintech with investment app
Malaysia’s MIDF Amanah Investment Bank is appealing to the more digital-savvy investor community with...
Indonesian unicorn OVO strengthens Islamic fintech game with debut...
Indonesian digital wallet OVO has strengthened its Islamic fintech proposition with its first Shariah...
AirAsia to crowdfund for pandemic aid through Islamic digital...
As Malaysia continues to be in lockdown, AirAsia’s Shariah compliant digital platform IKHLAS has...
KGISL to build Takatech capabilities with AETINS acquisition
KG Information Systems (KGISL) is building its insurtech prowess with the acquisition of Malaysia’s AETINS which offers both Islamic and conventional insurance solutions.
Eiger signs new partnership
Eiger Trading Advisors, a commodity Murabahah trade facilitation specialist, has partnered with Refinitiv...
Split invests in Shariah compliance to appeal to Malaysian...
Already home to a handful of non-interest buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech start-ups, Malaysia has now welcomed its first officially Shariah-certified BNPL platform.
UK commodity Murabahah platform certified Shariah compliant
Tullett Prebon’s Fusion Islamic Finance platform has been certified Shariah compliant, confirming the Shariah...
ADIB rolls out SME digital banking onboarding
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has introduced an online onboarding system for SMEs as part of its drive to enhance digital offerings for its business banking customers.
Boubyan Bank on Apple Business Chat
Boubyan Bank in a press release has confirmed that the bank is now available...
KFH rolls out FX fintech solution
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has launched its Live FX service, which provides live foreign...